“Jay has all the good cigars. All the wraps. He has the lottery machine. He sells cigarette tobacco. The only thing he doesn't sell is rolling papers. Jay is a mensch!”
“I happened to be in the area of the 3400 block of Sansom Street today in West Philadelphia and a familiar sign caught my eye from 22 years ago; Avril 50. Avril 50 was a regular stop in my patrol days and I loved walking into the shop. Always the wonderful aroma of brewing coffees and chocolate dancing with other exotic smells and the smells of fine papers and magazines. It always felt to me like stepping from West Philadelphia into a magical pocket of Europe. As it looked exactly the same, I wondered if anything had changed in the past 22 years and as soon as I crossed the threshold, I found that it was the same - like stepping back 22 years, yet somehow I was that much older. The proprietor was still there, still the same and looking no different - something that confirmed my belief that this was a magical and wonderful pocket paradise tucked away on a small West Philadelphia street. A brief catch-up chat, a shopping bag of fine teas and a perfectly brewed double-espresso to takeaway later; I stepped back into the bright Fall sun of West Philadelphia. I found myself smiling as I sipped the espresso, happy that one of the best things for me in that neighborhood has remained unchanged for others to enjoy and to continue to discover. It will not be another 22 years before I make my way back - that is for certain.”
“Best Service Ever I Come here At Least once a week, Building a community and Im all for i love seeing other people help other people with any question and concerns they have i come in here ask a question they answer it right away!!”
“The #1 cigar shop in South Philly. The selection never disappoints the best of the cigar aficionados. Anthony treats all his customers like family. If you want to buy and smoke and hang with guys. This is the spot”
7:30AM - 10PM
3517 Federal St, Camden“Walked in to this shop one day and boy do I love this man’s personality, habibi how I call him is so humble, he makes u feel so welcomed and definitely has all your smoking needs and more. If u don’t know what u want don’t worry he got you. Go check it out ?”
“Been going to Holts for the past 12 years. Best lounge that I have ever seen. If your in Philadelphia, it’s a must stop because of their cigar selection, well groomed friendly staff and atmosphere is great.Great place to meet people whether it’s the owner of an HVAC company, police officers, IT tech or project managers of construction companies.”
10AM - 12AM
615 Byberry Rd, Philadelphia“I would say it's Brilliant place. If you need to get premium cigars and try them immediately. Super fresh Cigars directly from Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Jamaica! My best recommendationsOwner Boris was amazing. Its really good place. Thank you!”
“There’s a million smoke shops popping up everywhere so I was super skeptical about going. But I’m glad I did the salesman was very helpful and friendly, guided me right to my purchase which was PERFECTION. Highly recommend & def going back!!”
“Me and Harry's go way back but I hadn't been there in a while. The "new" location definitely works! The selection is still top notch and the service excellent. The upstairs lounge is more than worth the basically 2 cigar minimum purchase (technically a $25 minimum cigar purchase regardless of how many cigars). Comfortable chairs, nice electric fireplace, beverages and BYO and the Game is typically on one of the two TV's which aren't super loud - it's nice to actually have a conversation or a quiet smoke.Speaking of a good smoke, the ventilation is excellent, which means you not only have comfort but get to truly enjoy "your" cigar. That selection I mentioned is a very good one. The humidor is very well stocked and covers every palate from the newbie to the true connoisseur.I'm biased but speaking as objectively as possible, it's one of the best little cigar shops in the US.”
“Love this store. Love the giant incense. Still 50¢ea. & they burn for like 3 hours. Always a good selection of bic lighters, all the supplies you could need for a Zippo, nice rolling trays and cigarette cases, and lots of supplies for smoking in public where there's no smoking area: ashtrays on keychains and I like the little clip-ons that kinda look like pens but save a half-smoked cigarette. They're perfect for waiting for a bus or an uber; when it pulls up, you just drop your lit cigarette in it and close the lid and it goes out on its own, no missing your ride while you try to flick the cherry off the cigarette. And no stinking up your bag or pocket or worse yet, the rest of your pack with a half-smoked cigarette. Their cigarette prices were good last time I bought them there, but it's been over a year since I've done that. There's a little bodega nearby that sells them dirt cheap now, so no need to hike all the way out to Rockledge for that. But this place has every smoking related supply you could want. Stuff for cigars and pipes, too, I believe, though I have no use for any of that.”
“I've been coming to the store for a little over a year & this is literally the only smoke shop I'll come to when I'm in center city. The owner is very cool & have great customer service, a selection of different items and the value is amazing . I would recommend you all to stop by.”
9AM - 11PM
11 S York Rd, Hatboro“been going here for the longest now and always had an amazing experience! ali is so sweet and all of the other employees are amazing as well! always super helpful and great conversation! my favorite smoke shop in the area!!”
“This a great cigar lounge and I enjoy coming here on Sundays when Stacey is here. She is the best and it has a nice interior with relaxing music/ tvs and good people.”
“I stopped at the Pipe Rack during a work trip last summer. I was pleasantly surprised to find a great selection of hard to find or otherwise sold out pipe tobacco, like Carolina Red Flake, and at good prices. Dave was wonderfully accommodating and knowledgeable, particularly with recommending new (to me) tobaccos. He introduced me to the world of Mac Baren. I look forward to stopping here on my next trip to Philly!”
“Love the place for the cigars and their cigarettes. When I used to now I can’t wear the health problems used to go there a lot good place though the owners a nice guy.”
“Victor & Mami are VERY, NICE PPL who do what they can to help the customer. I don't have not one bad thing about them and their store. It is very neat & clean & if they don't have something u want in stocks, they'll do whatever just so u get it. Thank Victor & Mami!”
“Super clean lounge. Comfortable seating and friendly staff. Indoor and outdoor seating makes it perfect. Cigars are kept very well. I've had MF cigars before and been impressed, but nothing like the ones from this shop. Get out here and grab a good quality stick!”
“Just visited Philly for the first time a month ago. Cappelli Brothers is one of the most laid back cigar spots that I been to outside of Florida. It has a cozy, chilled laid-back vibe and the employees are awesome. No pretentiousness about the vibe here at all. Jared and Jim made me feel welcome from the moment that I walked in there. I will definitely be back here on my next visit to Philly.”
“I just had the most wonderful experience here with the owner Sam! I came to get an anniversary gift for my hubby and he helped me pick out some sensational options for him just based on a few things I mentioned. His expertise and enthusiasm about cigars is just so welcoming and refreshing. I will be bringing my hubby back to attend some of the events and just enjoy the beautiful space. Thank you Sam for your help!!”
“I was in the neighborhood and wanted to purchase some cigars. I came across this hidden gem. The owner is so warm and friendly. The selections were really great. This will be my new cigar spot.”
“This place is awesome! They have an incense bar and it is by far the best incense I have ever gotten! They have a cinnamon type that literally will make your entire house smell fantastic! The prices are good and the staff is super friendly as well.”
“Best Cigar Lounge in Philly. Nice and relaxing. Looking for a place to enjoy a good Cigar, this is the place. With so many different cigars to choose from, you're sure to find the right one for you. This Lounge is my favorite because of its relaxing nature, and diverse clientele. The owner is a very nice person as well. Always taking care of and greeting the people that visit the Lounge. You'll feel right at home.”
“SJ cigars is a very convenient spot for me to grap some Sticks. The Gentlemen always ask Do you Need any Help selecting a Certain Ciger let Him know.Also, After 10 purchases you will receive 1 Free cigar. Very Wide selection of cigars and Free cigar boxes ( When Available)Thanks A.York”
“I am a cigar novice that asks a million questions. They've been awesome with answering the questions that I have. They also have a great selection of cigars. Their prices aren't super competitive with some of the deals you can find online, but I don't mind spending a little bit extra to support a local brick & mortar store. I haven't used their nice cigar lounge yet, but the atmosphere in there is always friendly, and it's not usually very crowded when I've been there. 5 stars all day.”
“Location, selection and employees are excellent. The ONLY downside of this place are some of the prices compared to competition. That said, I'd rather spend a couple extra bucks here than buy elsewhere. If you buy any kind of tobacco more than once, you should be going here.”
“They come through super clutch every time I've ever used them. I recently started using puffco products, and my atomizer broke. I knew they sold puffco rigs, but did not think they had all the accessories you need as well, and they were fully stocked!! I thought for sure it would have been more money to buy the puffco there than ordering online, but I highly regret not using them as they offer the same price as puffco and stand by their products! As a local, this is hugee!! Instead of waiting until the wknd to use my peak again, it's back in action better than ever with a new atomizer and dish at the best price possible. They have a wide selection of all e rigs and lots of other cool stuff! Best in the Roxborough/ manayunk area! To the girl that helped me tonight, I'm sorry I forgot your name.. but you were more than helpful and extremely friendly!! Thanks again for everything ?”
“Great store. Staff spent time helping me find a cigar. Was patient and taught me a few things as I am new to smoking cigars. I sat down in lounge area on a comfy couch and smoked in between shifts. I also won some money on one of their lotto machines. Fun place and environment. Will definitely stop by next time I am in the area!”
“I am disabled and use a wheelchair, when Sam sees me coming, he comes right to the door and opens it for me, he is such a nice person. He always has what I need and if I have any questions about rolling my own cigarettes he knows all the answers. And in bad weather I cannot take the buses with my wheelchair so I call ahead and order what I need and I have my friend pick everything up for me. Sam always has everything ready and once he even stayed open late to wait for my friend to pick my bag up. If you hadn't tried to smoke shop before please give it a try I guarantee you'll be very happy. Thank you for reading my review God bless”
11AM - 11PM
648 South St, Philadelphia“If you want quality with the best prices this is where you come !I’m always here for hookah stuff and disposable vapes they never disappoint me! Best customer service.”
“This is the smoke shop to go to. If you are a club member, you get crazy discounts on all tobacco products. I go bulk shopping here so I don't have to be running out every two to three days.”